Ordered one yesterday. With the free 3 months of Netflix included, it's just $11 for the device. Plus I'm sure it'll be quicker to load up a Netflix movie than my PS3.

 

Google canceled that promotion now, you'll get it since your order was already completed, but new orders won't. For 11$ I would have done it too, just to try it out, but couldn't get it in on time. :/

I have a Vizio and it came with several apps like that, but not sure of the difference

 

Smart TV's all suffer from the same problem, lackluster software that rarely -- if ever -- gets updates.

 

Like the Netflix Client on my smart TV is abysmal, it's slow, crashes often, buffers poorly, and it's interface is terrible. On my Xbox360/AppleTV, the client is really smooth, easy to use, etc. I assume you'll get a similarly good experience off the new Chromecast, too. I've never used an application, no matter what it is, on any smart tv that was any good.

So will Chromecast be able to mirror my Chrome browser or not?

So will Chromecast be able to mirror my Chrome browser or not?

 

Yes, that's basically what it does. It mirrors Chrome, or connects to the Internet via links and broadcasts what the link connects it too.

So will Chromecast be able to mirror my Chrome browser or not?

Yes... and no.

 

For a lot of content it pulls directly from the internet. But there is a beta feature that allows you to put tabs on the TV.

Google Chromecast. Looks sweet. http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-media-rece...7-35823617.html

THe idea is very interesting. However, I dont like the idea that i need another device to control it (especially if I want my kids to be able to access Netflix content). Apparently Google TV will be getting an update that will include Chromcast. So, to me, that's the best of both worlds. A box that can access content like Netflix or YouTube, and I can "cast" content to it.

Edited July 26, 201312 yr by Athomeboy_2000

Just received my Netflix promo code. Can't wait to set it up and watch Netflix in glorious 1080p.

Man, upgraded my cable modem and wireless router last weekend. Holy s***, new world.

Man, upgraded my cable modem and wireless router last weekend. Holy s***, new world.

 

Can you link to which ones you ordered? I'm looking to upgrade myself.

Can you link to which ones you ordered? I'm looking to upgrade myself.

I suggest the Marko 5000

I suggest the Marko 5000

That model has lousy reviews.

That model has lousy reviews.

I hear it is slow and flakes out when you need it

I hear it is slow and flakes out when you need it

It can't ever keep it up. (the internet)

 

Marko, I'll pm or email you.

I have Verizon's Actiontec router right now using that as a modem, and I only use that for the internet access and to use mobile apps for FIOS, everything else I use the Netgear AC router for. Verizon is selling another upgraded router that has wireless N and I'm debating upgrading it.

Smart TV's all suffer from the same problem, lackluster software that rarely -- if ever -- gets updates.

 

Like the Netflix Client on my smart TV is abysmal, it's slow, crashes often, buffers poorly, and it's interface is terrible. On my Xbox360/AppleTV, the client is really smooth, easy to use, etc. I assume you'll get a similarly good experience off the new Chromecast, too. I've never used an application, no matter what it is, on any smart tv that was any good.

Apple TV was 90 bucks on Amazon. I suggest people buy that for "smart" tv functions.

Apple TV was 90 bucks on Amazon. I suggest people buy that for "smart" tv functions.

 

Same, but I really only recommend that to people that are invested in the Apple ecosystem already. These products aren't really competitors to each other, they're doing different things entirely (Google thingy and Apple TV).

BTW, Best Buy is having a "Black Friday" in July event today.

Ordered the new Nexus 7 off Newegg just now.

 

That's the only place that doesn't charge me tax.

Seems like Roku is the best smart device to me.

Seems like Roku is the best smart device to me.

 

I love it

I'm having issues setting up a new center channel speaker. I decided to add the center speaker to complement my current 2.0 setup (a sub would never fly with my downstairs neighbors) and I really wanted it to help with dialogue in shows and movies.

 

Anywho, I'm using a cheap 2011 Sony STR-DH520 receiver and whenever I try to put it to the 3.0 setting and turn up the volume it:

A. Sounds like tinny crap

B. Turns off the receiver once I hit about 20 in volume, with "Protect" starting to flash on the lcd screen.

 

I can't find anything wrong with what I'm doing, literally just going in and setting it to 3.0 and turning up the volume. Any ideas on what could be going on?

I'm having issues setting up a new center channel speaker. I decided to add the center speaker to complement my current 2.0 setup (a sub would never fly with my downstairs neighbors) and I really wanted it to help with dialogue in shows and movies.

 

Anywho, I'm using a cheap 2011 Sony STR-DH520 receiver and whenever I try to put it to the 3.0 setting and turn up the volume it:

A. Sounds like tinny crap

B. Turns off the receiver once I hit about 20 in volume, with "Protect" starting to flash on the lcd screen.

 

I can't find anything wrong with what I'm doing, literally just going in and setting it to 3.0 and turning up the volume. Any ideas on what could be going on?

 

Are your wires crossed?

Are your wires crossed?

Nope, I just re-wired everything as I was replacing my tv stand.

 

When I set it back to 2.0 it works fine.

Edited July 30, 201312 yr by bigruss22

Nope, I just re-wired everything as I was replacing my tv stand.

 

When I set it back to 2.0 it works fine.

 

You driver could be blown in that speaker, or torn, causing vibration.

You driver could be blown in that speaker, or torn, causing vibration.

f***, it better not be, I literally just got it from Amazon.